Best San Joaquin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 971 students in San Joaquin, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Joaquin, CA are Helm Elementary School, Cantua Elementary School and San Joaquin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Joaquin, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in San Joaquin have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in San Joaquin, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Helm Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13883 South Lassen Ave.
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 866-5683
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Cantua Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
29288 West Clarkson
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 829-3331
Gr: K-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8535 South Ninth
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 693-4321
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #44.
Tranquillity Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6116 South Daniels
San Joaquin, CA 93660
(559) 698-5517
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in San Joaquin, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in San Joaquin, CA include Helm Elementary School, Cantua Elementary School and San Joaquin Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in San Joaquin?
4 public middle schools are located in San Joaquin.
What is the racial composition of students in San Joaquin?
San Joaquin public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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